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Alentejo
Cork oaks, whitewashed hill towns and long, empty Atlantic beaches.
Road trip✈️ 3h7 to 10 nights££
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Holidays in Portugal
Islands, beaches, hills and pastéis de nata. Here's where to go on holiday in Portugal, how long to stay and the best time to visit.
Holidays in Portugal: 5 guides
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Azores
Whales, crater lakes and hot springs on green volcanic Atlantic islands.
Nature & hiking✈️ 4h7 nights££
BEST TIMEJUN–SEP
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Lisbon
Yellow trams, custard tarts and beaches a train ride away, with no time difference.
City break✈️ 3h4 to 6 nights££
BEST TIMEAPR–JUN, SEP–OCT
🇵🇹 PORTUGAL
Madeira
Spring weather all year, toboggans down the streets and cliff walks along old water channels.
Nature & hiking✈️ 4h7 nights££
BEST TIMEAPR–JUN, SEP–OCT
🇵🇹 PORTUGAL
Porto
Riverside boats, a bookshop like Hogwarts and custard tarts for breakfast.
City break✈️ 3h3 to 5 nights££
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When to go
Where's at its best in each month of the year.
Holidays in Portugal: common questions
What is the best time to visit Portugal?
Spring and early autumn are best for most of Portugal, from April to June and in September.
Where in Portugal is good for nature?
Madeira and the Azores have walks, waterfalls and whale watching, and stay mild for most of the year.
Should we go to Lisbon or Porto?
Both are great for a short break. Lisbon has beaches nearby, and Porto is smaller and easy to see in a long weekend.
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